Dec 20, 2018 - Jan 2, 2019

Vol. 26, No. 30

Contrasts between the print and online Coasts get extreme around now. In print The Coast takes a one-issue break after the December 20 issue and becomes hard to find. Online, only the great print headline “thank u, next year” is hard to find.

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City

Labour concerns at Freak Lunchbox

Former candy shop employee says she was fired after organizing staff to ask for better workplace conditions.

By Jacob Boon
Dec 20, 2018
City

Cogswell District building on anti-Black history

Planning author says the Interchange redevelopment is the next step in Halifax’s historical slum removal strategy.

By Sandra C. Hannebohm
Dec 20, 2018
City

Distracted drivers pose serious danger to walkable communities

Stronger penalties designed to protect pedestrians and cyclists won't be in place for another two years, says province.

By Michael Lightstone
Dec 20, 2018
City

The parking fight

Pushback against bus lanes and bike networks in the north end is at odds with Halifax’s active transportation plans.

By Jacob Boon
Dec 20, 2018
News

Speeds remain steady on Gottingen

Controversial bus lane doesn’t appear to have impacted driver speeds, despite the fears of local business owners.

By Jacob Boon
Jan 3, 2019
Shoptalk

Shop this: Sunday Rose Handmade

The south-shore-made skincare line is organic, cruelty-free and plant-based

By Allison Saunders
Jan 3, 2019
Shoptalk

New year, new Ristorante aMano

By Allison Saunders
Jan 2, 2019
Opinion

Letters to the editor, December 20, 2018

These are the letters and comments from the print edition.

Dec 20, 2018
Opinion

Alternative Christmas plans

Some ideas for how to spend your holidays when everyone else in town is busy with family.

By Vaughn Stafford Gray
Dec 21, 2018
Opinion

Totem poles and online threats

None of my writings has resulted in violent threats quite like my comment on NHL imagery.

By Rebecca Thomas
Jan 3, 2019

Arts & Culture

The 10 best films of 2018

Looking to catch up with some of the year’s best movies over the holidays? Add these to the queue.

By Tara Thorne
Dec 20, 2018
Music

Make your New Year's Eve the GOAT with these Sure Things

By Morgan Mullin
Dec 19, 2018
Comics

Hey You Guys!

By Paul Hammond
Dec 20, 2018

Food

First look: Real Fake Meats

Just in time for 2019, the city’s plant-based butcher carves out a brand new space for itself and vegans craving a little culinary comfort.

By Hal Atwood
Jan 3, 2019

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Build healthy boundaries, Gemini

By Rob Brezsny
Dec 20, 2018
Savage Love

Quikies

A hot ‘you-life-is-a-monstrous-affront-to-God’ take. Plus: Face-sitting fury and keeping revenge porn in the family.

By Dan Savage
Dec 20, 2018

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